Port Credit - Mississauga's Village on the Lake


Port Credit Art Walk
 May 25- June 3
The village of Port Credit becomes an art gallery from Friday, May 25th to Sunday June 3rd.  A variety of media including oils, pastels, sculpture, photography, watercolours and more will be showcased at 26 locations.  Stroll from shop to shop and enjoy the small town charm while taking in the beauty of the work. 

An Artist's Reception will be held on the evening of May 25th.   Meet the artists and enjoy the hospitality of their hosts.

 
Pick up an Art Walk map at participating locations:
 
River Coyote Gallery, 53 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring various artists
 
Impressionable Gifts, 84 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring Susan Grexton
 
Higher Groundz, 94 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring Mark Kostelnik
 
Shazam Hiar Studio, 106 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring Alison Syer
 
Spillane Studio of Fine Arts, 106 Lakeshore rd. E. (Lower Level) featuring various artists
 
Timothy's World Coffee, 129 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring Claudio Ghirardo
 
Simply K Interiors, 165 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring Danielle Fernald
 
The Village Gallery, 171 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring various artists
 
Imagemaker Art Studio,  175 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring various artists
 
Ladybug Harbor, 189 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring Crystal Pellerin
 
Destination Cafe, 211 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring various artists
 
Lighthouse Tattoos, 245 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring Marc Sorozan
 
Tumi Craft, 257 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring José Enriquez
 
Private Moments, 259 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring Jane Walks
 
Nostalgia Books, 274 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring Jim LePage
 
Sisters, 276 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring Julie Renwicke
 
Lakeshore Pools - Beachcomber Hot Tubs, 309 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring Susan Riley and Rosie Haberman
 
LaVilla Bakery, featuring 331 Lakeshore Rd. E. featuring Corina Rosenberg
 
Roundabout Kids, 332 Lakeshore Rd E. featuring Artisan Photography

 

Mississauga Waterfront Festival 2007
 June 15-17
Join us this year at Port Credit Memorial Park for our annual not-for-profit family event voted one of the Top 50 Festival in Ontario four years in a row.  For more details visit us at  www.mississaugawaterfrontfestival.com.

June 10, 2007
Dragon Boat Challenge

On Sunday June 10th, 2007 ancient Chinese tradition meets Mississauga Credit Valley River. The Mississauga Canoe Club’s Annual Community Dragon Boat Challenge is a combination of excitement and competition of racing, community spirit and charitable fundraising. Funds raised go to the Betty Wallace Women’s Centre in support of breast cancer.

Come see one of the fastest growing sporting activities in the world.

For more information go to www.mississaugacanoeclub.ca

Discover Boating
June 23 - 24, 2007
 www.discoverboating.ca

Heritage Garden Tour
Sat. June 23, 2007 10:00am to 4:00pm
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The Cloverleaf Garden Club's 42nd Garden Tour takes place this year as a walking tour in the Heritage Conservation District of Port Credit. Over 15 small and medium-sized gardens have been selected to highlight a variety of styles and collections of trees, shrubs and perennials, with a good selection of native and rare plants.

Several special events are planned along the 9 blocks of the tour, including a Floral Design Show, Silent Auction, Heritage Quilt Show, Heritage presentations and an Open House at the Mississauga Masonic Lodge. Other events are being finalized to make this an exciting day out in the Old Village.

The tour is self-guided, costs $12.00 per person, with tickets available from early May from local merchants and at a booth in the Library parking lot on the morning of the tour. More details are available on the
Cloverleaf web site at    http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/clover 

 

Credit Village Outdoor Art Show
Saturday, July 14 11am-7pm / Sunday, July 15  12noon-5pm
We're planning some BIG changes for this event!  Artists please contact beatrice@portcredit.com for an application in February 2007. 

Solmar Lake Ontario 300 - The Greatest Yacht Race on the Lake
 July 21
 www.lakeontario300.org

Moonlight Madness
Friday Night, July 27, 7-11pm
The whole town will be celebrating with sidewalk sales, bands, roving entertainers, food and street entertainment from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. 

Port Credit's Busker Festival
August 17-18

Southern Ontario's Largest In-Water Show!
Port Credit's In-Water Boat Show
August 24-26, 2007
Port Credit Harbour Marina
Boaters and dreamers flock to the show to check out new and used power and sail boats on display.  Enjoy the unique opportunity of climbing on board the vessels floating in the harbour.  On shore booths exhibit all types of marine and nautical products and live entertainment features a preview of the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival. www.portcreditboatshow.ca

Great Ontario Salmon Derby-The Million Dollar Derby  July-August 2007  
50 Days of Fishing Excitement
 Participate in the Great Ontario Salmon Derby in Port Credit.  http://www.sportsmensshows.com/SalmonDerby/index.html  www.salmonexpress.com

Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival
September 5-11
Over 120 Canadian and International Blues and Jazz acts.  Come out and enjoy the main stage  or check out great acts in all the local bars and restaurants.  The Street Shuffle on Saturday evening from 3 to 7 p.m. will see Lakeshore Road turn into a pedestrian-only area.  www.southsideshuffle.com